UpCloud vs AlexHost
A detailed comparison to help you choose between UpCloud and AlexHost.
UpCloud MaxIOPS storage tops disk benchmarks consistently | AlexHost Moldova VPS outside EU and 14 Eyes | |
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| Overview | ||
| Rating | 4.5 (367 reviews) | 4.8 (386 reviews)✓ |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Starting price | From €7/mo | From €3/mo✓ |
| Best for | Database-heavy applications in Europe where disk I/O performance is the primary bottleneck | Privacy users wanting offshore VPS outside EU and Five Eyes in a unique jurisdiction |
| Performance | ||
| CPU score (sysbench) | 4,600 | — |
| Disk read (fio) | 2,800 MB/s | — |
| Disk IOPS (4K random) | 62,000 | — |
| Network out | 1 Gbps | — |
| Latency (TTFB) | 22 ms | — |
| Tags | ||
| Tags | hourly billingnvme storageipv6ddos protectionbackups includedsnapshotseu datacenterus datacenterapac datacentergdpr compliantapi accessprivate networking | nvme storageipv6ddos protectioneu datacenter |
| Visit UpCloud → | Visit AlexHost → | |
UpCloud
Pros
- + MaxIOPS storage ranks #1 in disk benchmarks
- + 100% uptime SLA — they compensate
- + Strong European datacenter coverage including Helsinki and Warsaw
Cons
- - More expensive than Hetzner for equivalent specs
- - Fewer locations than Vultr
AlexHost
Pros
- + Moldova jurisdiction — outside all surveillance alliances
- + Accepts cryptocurrency
- + DDoS protection included
Cons
- - Moldova location may have latency for some regions
- - Small provider
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